State Representative Marlene Anielski (R-Walton Hills) voted in support of House Bill 103, legislation that works to connect policymakers and entrepreneurs with the goal of highlighting and assisting Ohio women and their business endeavors.

Ohio ranks in the top 10 states for number of women-owned businesses, according to Womenable, an organization that works to support women’s enterprise creation and growth. The objective of HB 103 is to take steps to further improve Ohio’s standing and accelerate the growth of female-owned business in the state.

“Ohio Women’s Week for Policy and Entrepreneurship honors the great strides in business and policy that hardworking women in Ohio are making,” Rep. Anielski said. “As a business woman, I am pleased to be a part of a General Assembly that actively strives for gender equality in the workforce.”

House Bill 103 names the second week of March “Ohio Women’s Week for Policy and Entrepreneurship,” during which there will be a two-day forum hosted by the state and private sector. The forum, held every even-numbered year, would include a competition for entrepreneurs who are newly established or who have developing business plans.

During the odd-numbered years, a special committee will be appointed, including members from the House and Senate, community leaders, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and appointees by the Governor. The committee will be responsible for issuing a report to the General Assembly, as well as managing the application process.

During this winter season, several specialized committees—task forces created by the Speaker of the House—have been meeting across Ohio to address specific policy areas. These task forces focus on Ohio’s most pressing issues, including the heroin and opioid crisis, energy policy, Alzheimer’s and dementia, education and poverty, and BRAC and military affairs. As the committees wrap up their research, I wanted to give you an update on the work they’ve been doing.

State Representative Marlene Anielski (R-Walton Hills) was sworn in yesterday as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives for the 132nd General Assembly. She represents the 6th Ohio House District, which includes the south-east portion of Cuyahoga County, for a fourth term.

In response to the news that Nestlé USA will be moving its frozen pizza division from Illinois to Solon, which is expected to create 250 new jobs, State Representative Marlene Anielski (R-Walton Hills) released a statement.